Are Dogs real victims of coach sacking?
At least St Kilda’s next opponent knows what it’s like to play against a team fired up by a coach departure — the Dogs have already copped it twice this season. And their fans aren’t happy.
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Vote: Was Whitfield BOG against Tigers?
His team was comprehensively outplayed but a GWS midfielder was awarded three votes against Richmond. Did the Herald Sun experts get it right? VOTE ON EVERY GAME
The AFL ‘fair dinkum cheated’
In the second episode of our explosive podcast series SACKED, Grant Thomas lifts the lid on how an AFL umpire influenced the 2005 “Whispers In the Sky” game and it all stemmed from a conversation overheard in business class.
Teams: Long wait over for Birchall
Hawthorn veteran Grant Birchall has been named for his first AFL game in more than two years but the Hawks have lost a key forward, and several big names return. ALL THE TEAMS
Podcast: Did Judd really rule Teague out?
Chris Judd’s comment that Carlton wouldn’t appoint a coach “with training wheels on” raised eyebrows and led to conjecture about David Teague’s aspirations. The SuperFooty Podcast team debate what the statement meant.
Super Rankings: Which Dog gets your vote?
Bontempelli, Macrae or Dunkley? The cream rose to the top in the Western Bulldogs’ upset win. Tell us who was best on ground in every match.
The stat Richo, Saints won’t want to see
St Kilda’s percentage is only four points better than bottom side Carlton, despite having four more wins than the Blues. At 83.4 per cent, it’s one of the worst records of any 6-7 team in AFL history.
Your say: Was Curnow BOG in a losing team?
Charlie Curnow kicked seven goals in a team which went down by three points, but Josh Dunkley had 41 disposals. Which star was best on ground in Western Bulldogs’ thrilling win.
Was Danger or Gaz Cats’ best?
Gary Ablett and Patrick Dangerfield were instrumental in Geelong’s victory over Richmond. But who deserved best on ground votes? Have your say on the stars of Round 12.
AFL’s quirky stat leaders revealed
Most of us know who gets a lot of disposals per game and who kicks the goals but do you know who has spent the most time on the ground this season? What about running bounces? See the AFL’s quirky stats leaders for 2019.
Your club’s biggest surprise and disappointment
Who has been your club’s unsung hero and greatest flop this season? From Sydney Stack’s rise to Lance Franklin’s injury worries, 2019 has been full of storylines.
BOG: Did our experts get it right?
Nat Fyfe or Scott Pendlebury? Lachie Neale or Harris Andrews? The SuperFooty team has allocated their votes from Round 11 matches, but did they get it right? Vote here.
Who your club will pick in the AFL mid-season draft
For the first time in 26 years, the AFL will hold a mid-season rookie draft. So who will your club pick up? Draft expert Matt Balmer puts his neck on the line with his PHANTOM DRAFT.
Grundy or Reid: Who won the three votes?
Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy racked up a monster 64 hit-outs and Sydney forward Sam Reid kicked a career-best six goals. Who was BOG? Vote for your best players in Round 10.
McCartin: ‘I’ve lost my identity as a person’
St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin has described himself as ‘a shell of a person’ who can’t do basic tasks including driving a car or go to the supermarket due to his concussion issues.
AFL teams: Blues drop three, Simpson returns
The big names are in play for this week’s teams announcement, with Patrick Dangerfield one of a host of stars to miss. Meanwhile, the Blues have swung the axe. SEE THE FULL ROUND 10 TEAMS
Teams: Star Giants return to take on Blues
GWS has welcomed back Shane Mumford, Lachie Whitfield and Brett Deledio to take on Carlton but it’s not all good news for the Giants. Meanwhile, some SuperCoach studs have missed the cut. SEE THE FULL TEAMS
Vote: Cripps BOG in a losing side?
Patrick Cripps or Brodie Grundy? Who deserved three votes at the MCG? The Herald Sun experts have cast their votes, now it’s your turn to vote for the best on ground in every game of Round 8.
Locked in: Gresham inks long-term deal
He’s one of St Kilda’s emerging stars and Jade Gresham has committed his future to the Saints by signing a long-term deal in a show of faith in the club’s direction after a positive start to the season.
Your say: Vote on the best players of Round 7
Our experts have had their say. Now it’s your turn. Were Scott Pendlebury, James Harmes, Jeremy Cameron and Ben Brown the best players of Round 7? HAVE YOUR SAY.
Votes: Was Neale robbed of medal?
Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury was a deserved winner of the Anzac Medal but was Lachie Neale unlucky not to win the QClash medal? Pick your best on ground players in all nine games.
SuperFooty Podcast: Should Scott, Horse swap jobs?
Players are switching clubs in increasing numbers, but could we see the first AFL coach swap in more than 20 years? The SuperFooty Podcast team say it makes sense. Plus the story behind St Kilda’s hot start and more.
Reader verdict: How did Gazza miss out on votes?
Tim Kelly led the expert votes, but our readers couldn’t go past Gary Ablett after his 23-disposal, three goal game on Easter Monday against Hawthorn. Who did you vote for? READER VERDICT
Your say: Readers’ verdict on best players of Round 4
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti was an obvious pick for best on ground in Essendon’s victory over Brisbane Lions. But who else featured in your votes? See the readers’ verdict on every Round 4 game.
‘No Scott, you’re wrong’: Tense, emotional moment Goddard split with Saints
Brendon Goddard “bawled my eyes out” as he met with his former coach. Still, Scott Watters thought Goddard was making the “easy decision”. This is how it went down.
Super Rankings: Fans, experts split on Pie, Cat
Tim Kelly and Adam Treloar fought out the honours for best on ground in Geelong’s nailbiting Round 1 win over Collingwood, splitting our expert and fans. Who plumbed for who? Plus, every match’s reporters v fans vote.
Round 1 teams: Who made the final cut?
After months of speculation, we finally have the answers to the questions we have been waiting for. Who got the call up for Round 1 and who missed out? See the final Round 1 teams right here.
Hawks, Pies add star power for JLT2
Collingwood and Hawthorn are among the AFL clubs bringing back their stars as teams try to gain some important chemistry in their final pre-season clash of the year. SEE THE JLT SERIES SQUADS
Bomber retires on eve of season
Essendon youngster Luke Lavender has retired from AFL football on the eve of the season with the Bombers now likely to have a list spot open for a Michael Gibbons-style rookie pick. SEE EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Mock draft: Our experts pick their AFLX teams
The stars will be coming out to play AFLX but which ones are still anyone’s guess. Our experts select their squads for the revamped four-team extravaganza.
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